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VA SB220
Bill
Status
2/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michael Jones
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AI Summary
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Directs the Virginia Department of Education to collaborate with the Virginia High School League (VHSL) Executive Committee to review residency requirements for student athlete eligibility
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Aims to align VHSL athletic participation residency rules with public school enrollment residency requirements to the maximum extent practicable
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Requires consultation with school boards, public school administrators, and other stakeholders during the review process
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Mandates examination of existing VHSL residency requirements and applicable waivers compared to school division enrollment requirements
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Report with findings and recommendations due to the Senate Committee on Education and Health and House Committee on Education by November 1, 2026
Legislative Description
High school student athlete; revising residency requirement to participate in athletic team, report.
Last Action
House Conferees: Askew, Cole of Fredericksburg, Scott of Spotsylvania
3/12/2026